(12-30-2018, 06:03 PM)B2hibry Wrote:

(12-29-2018, 09:37 PM)copycat Wrote: Post 3 Mike stated "military involved in a conflict".  Not a declaration of war.

Post 7 Mike changed the parameters to an implied declaration of war.

Post 9 Kane provided information on all conflicts.

Post 13 Mike changed the parameters .

Post 14 I asked if Mike ever admitted to being incorrect.  Perhaps I could have been more specific and inquired why does he change the conversation every time he is proven misguided instead of just saying "I stand corrected"

To your point of Mike, yes he is adept at derailing a conversation.

As for your question, I think it goes deeper than that.  IMO we get involved in too much that is not our concern.  We need to get our own house in order before we look outside.  If we as a nation get involved we need to get involved 100% with a mind set to win and break the will of the opposition at all cost.  No restrictions, no congressional intervention.  Put the military masterminds in charge and get out of the way.  When the outcome is decided terms can be discussed.  We use our military far too often and we handcuff them from doing what they are trained to do.

It only appears the US is handcuffed because the military is actually limited in actions and funding without a Congressional War declaration. Fighting conflicts under the Anti-terrorism umbrella has limitations, unless a direct threat is imminent or taking place. It’s balls to the walls at that point. Ask those Russian mercenaries how things play out in the previous mentioned scenario.